I think, at some level whether we admit it or not, we have an innate desire to feel the closeness … More
Category: Family
Holding to God’s Hand
Her chubby hand clutches mine, tightly. Her feet are awkward, faltering. She often stumbles, trips, falls, swings wildly. Sometimes, she … More
Dedicated to the one I love
They say little boys need their daddies. That is so very true. But did you know that little girls need … More
Will Your Faith Have Children?
John Mark, Luke, Timothy, Epaphroditus, Titus, and Demas. Layton, Chris, Robin, Matt, Adam, Dustin, Tyler, Caleb, Alex, Logan, Jonathan. What … More
True Gain
Happy birthday, my sweet Gwen. One month after losing my precious Daddy, my little girl turns one. My own finite, … More
The Cleansing Power of Tears
Grief does not pass in a day or a week. It is not a prescription that must be fulfilled or … More
A God We Can Trust
It seems a little strange that the hardest thing to ever happen to me is something I can’t share with … More
How to Visit, Despite My Own Excuses
Visiting (the sick, widows, shut ins, etc) is something we all know we should do. I think about verses like … More
When You’re Craving Rest
Sometimes, when you’re sick or sad or just not feeling like yourself – when you’re lonely, insecure, and just a … More
What to Give When They Already Have an Embarrassment of Blessings
We are incredibly, immensely blessed. We have what we need: food, clothes, and shelter. We have what we want: toys, … More